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83. The Charge of the Light Brigade

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Revolutionizing Military Medicine: The Legacy of Nikolai Pyrogov

This chapter explores the transformative impact of Nikolai Pyrogov on military medicine during the Crimean War, particularly through his introduction of triage and the use of anaesthetics in surgery. It also examines the contrast with British military practices and the implications of historical recognition in medicine.

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